I pay for Costco's $120 executive membership even though I only shop for 2. Here are some of my favorite things to get for breakfast. (2024)

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The Kirkland Signature creamy almond butter is great on toast or with fruit.

My wife loves the Kirkland Signature almond butter on bread and apple slices. Each jar has 6 grams of protein per serving and costs $6 at my location.

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I use the Kirkland Signature organic low-fat milk for my morning cappuccinos.

Three half-gallons of milk may seem excessive for a household of two, but I always make room in our refrigerator.

I start each day with a cappuccino, so the milk never goes to waste. At my location, these boxes of milk are $11.

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Dave's Killer Bread is perfect for toast or breakfast sandwiches.

Dave's Killer Bread is nutrient-dense and freezes very well.

When I buy a two-pack, I freeze one of the loaves and put the other straight into the refrigerator. It's great for sandwiches and provides an excellent base for almond butter and smoked salmon.

I bought a pack of bread for $9.30.

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If we can't get local blueberries, we buy them at Costco.

I live in Maine, where local blueberries are plentiful in the summer. But during the offseason, I buy them at Costco. For a fast, healthy breakfast, I like to put blueberries on top of Greek yogurt.

Each package costs $6 at my Costco location.

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The Kirkland Signature plain Greek yogurt is a super versatile breakfast food.

Greek yogurt has many uses beyond breakfast, from sauces and marinades to various desserts. That's why I find it useful to buy in bulk.

Each container of yogurt is $6 at my warehouse.

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Mandarins are tasty by themselves or in drinks.

My wife loves having mandarins as a midmorning snack that she can easily carry to work. We also juice them to make mimosas for Sunday brunch.

A bag of mandarins is $7.70 at my location.

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I always grab the Kirkland Signature cage-free eggs when I'm at Costco.

Whether they're hard-boiled, poached, or fried, I eat eggs almost every day. I love the quality of the Kirkland Signature cage-free eggs, and at $4.90 for 24, the price can't be beaten.

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I'm a big fan of the Kirkland Signature smoked salmon.

The Kirkland Signature smoked salmon is my go-to when I feel like having lox on toast. Each pouch contains two vacuum-sealed packages of salmon that freeze beautifully.

I'll usually spread cream cheese on a slice of Dave's Killer Bread, add a layer of smoked salmon, and top it with shaved red onion, fresh dill, and capers. Sometimes, I'll add a poached or fried egg to make a delicious, fancy breakfast.

Each package of the Kirkland Signature smoked salmon is $23.

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When I'm feeling fancy, I use the Boursin gournay spreads instead of cream cheese.

Occasionally, I use Boursin spreads instead of cream cheese for an extra-delicious toast breakfast.

A variety pack of Boursin cheese contains garlic-and-fine-herbs and shallot-and-chive flavors. The garlic-and-fine-herbs version is pretty mild and pleasantly herbaceous, and the shallot-and-chive flavor has a stronger, oniony bite.

I pair both flavors with just about anything from smoked salmon to omelets. I bought a pack of Boursin cheese for $10.

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The Paesana non-pareil capers add the perfect salty flavor to so many dishes.

Capers may not be a typical breakfast food, but I'll add a spoonful to anything that may benefit from a salty, briny kick. I like to pair them with smoked salmon and eggs.

Each jar of capers is $6 at my store.

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